How to find out the Xiaomi device number: IMEI, serial number and model

You bought a used Xiaomi smartphone and you want to check its history, or you need to restore access to the Mi Account after a reset, maybe you just want to know the exact model of your Redmi or POCO to find the firmware. You can't do without a device number anyway. But where do you look?

Xiaomi’s device number is not a single value, but a combination of multiple identifiers: IMEI (for mobile communications), serial number (for warranty), and model code (for firmware). In this article, we’ll look at all the ways to get them, from standard to hidden, that work even on locked phones, and explain why these numbers are needed at all and how to use them correctly.

Why do you need a Xiaomi device number?

Many users mistakenly think that the device number is only useful for unlocking the bootloader.

• 🔍 Checking the originality. IMEI You can see if your Xiaomi is a clone (especially for handheld purchases).
• 📦 Warranty service: Serial number required to contact the service center.
• 🔄 Recovery of access: Linking to Mi Account often requires confirmation of the IMEI.
• 📱 Firmware search. Model code (e.g, M2007J3SC Redmi Note 9 Pro is required to download the correct version MIUI.
• 🚨 Locking in case of loss. Operators and police use IMEI Search for stolen phones.

Moreover, some Xiaomi features (like Find Device or Anti-Theft) may request this data to activate, and when selling a phone, the new owner will be able to check by numbers whether the device is blacklisted.

Method 1: Through phone settings (the easiest one)

If your Xiaomi is powered up and you have access to the system, it will take no more than a minute, and it works for all models, from the Redmi 4X to the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Open the Settings app (cog icon) and follow the path: About Phone → General Information (on older versions of MIUI: About Phone → All settings).

• 📱 Model of device (e.g, 2201116PG For the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G).
• 🔢 IMEI (one or two numbers for devices with two SIM-map).
• 🔖 Serial number (starting with letters, for example) J4QNEXX...).

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On some models (e.g. POCO F5), the path may be different: Settings → System → About Phone → Device Information.

If the About phone section is hidden (this happens on custom firmware), try to enter the IMEI request or serial number in the search by settings - the system will tell you the right way.

Method 2: Using code *#06# (works without even a single code) SIM-map)

A universal method for all smartphones, including Xiaomi, does not require an Internet connection or application installation.

Open the phone application and enter the combination:

*#06#

A window with one or two numbers will appear on the screen. IMEI (depending on the quantity SIM-This method works even if it works:

• 📵 No phone. SIM-map.
• 🔒 The device is locked with a pattern lock.
• 📴 No access to settings (for example, due to a failure) MIUI).

Note that this code only shows IMEI, not serial number or model, but it works on 100% of Xiaomi devices, including Pad tablets and Mi Band smartwatches (for these, use the official Mi Fit app).

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*#06# is the only way to find the IMEI on a locked phone without resetting.

Method 3: Through the box or battery (if the phone is not turned on)

If your Xiaomi doesn’t respond to charging or doesn’t turn on at all, check the original box.

• 📦 Model (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro or code) M2101K6G).
• 🔢 IMEI (one-number).
• 🔖 Serial number (S/N).

On some models (such as the Xiaomi Mi 11 or POCO X3 Pro), the IMEI is also duplicated on a sticker under the battery.

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Remove the tray for SIM-cards (clips required).
3. Put the back cover (carefully so as not to damage the plumes!).
4. Remove the battery, the number will be on a white sticker.

⚠️ Note: On devices with a non-removable battery (for example, Xiaomi) 13T) Self-opening will void the warranty, so you'd better use other methods.

Method 4: Through Mi Account (if the phone is tied)

If your Xiaomi is tied to a Mi Account, you can find out its IMEI and serial number through a website, a method that is useful if the phone is lost or stolen.

Go to the official website: https://account.xiaomi.com/

Sign in and select the Device (or Find Device) section, and all the attached gadgets from their:

• 📱 Name of the model (e.g, POCO F4 GT).
• 🔢 IMEI.
• 🔖 Serial number.
• 📍 Last known location (if search function is enabled).

If the device is not displayed, check:

1. Is the phone connected to the Internet (via mobile network or Wi-Fi)?
2. Synchronization is enabled in Mi Account settings.
3. Have you manually removed your device from your account?

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If your phone is stolen, lock it right away through Find Device and contact the police with IMEI.

Method 5: Through ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work (e.g., custom firmware), you can get your device number through Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires a computer and enabled USB debugging.

First, activate the Developer Mode:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap 7 times on the MIUI version.
3. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
4. Turn on USB debugging.

Now connect your phone to your PC and execute the commands:

adb devices

(checks connection)

adb shell getprop ro.boot.serialno

(shows serial number)

adb shell getprop gsm.baseband.imei

(IMEI shows)

For the device model, use:

adb shell getprop ro.product.model

⚠️ Attention: If debugging is on USB It's not on, and the phone is locked, and it's not going to work, so you just have to disassemble the device or call the service.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When searching for a device number, users often encounter problems, and here are the most common:

• 🔄 IMEI It doesn't match the box, which could mean the phone is repaired (IMEI You can see it, or you can see it for a fake.
• 📵 The code *#06# doesn't work. On some firmware (e.g. Global) ROM For China, this code can be blocked. ADB or setting.
• 🔒 No access to settings. If the phone is locked, IMEI wiped off the box, only a disassembly or service center remains.
• 📦 There is no battery sticker on the new models (Xiaomi) 12T, 13 Lite) IMEI It can only be written in the memory of the device.

If the serial number on the box and in the phone settings do not match, this is a sure sign that the device is either restored (with the motherboard replaced) or fake, in which case it is not recommended to enter Mi Account data, this can lead to locking.

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Always check the IMEI from the box against what the phone shows. Disparities are a cause for concern.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions